Open For Scout News You Can Use | October 16, 2025

Scout News: October 16

Summer Tahquitz 2026: Camp Tahquitz 2026 summer deposits are open now. Secure your spot! Week 1 is already one-third full. Camp dates and more linked below. Click blue button for more info.

ON THIS DAY: 11 Years Ago

October 15, 2014, the bridge at Camp Tahquitz was installed. Cranes picked up the bridge near the K-lodge, transported it down the closed highway, and finally swung the bridge 90 degrees into place.

NEW: Cybersecurity and AI

Scouting is stepping boldly into the digital age with the release of its two newest merit badges -- Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity -- now available for Scouts to begin earning! See requirements here.

PHOTOS: Webelos Expo!

Yesterday night, dozens of Webelos and AOLs descended on Sports Basement to visit with more than 15 Troops. See photos here. Thank you to all who participated and thank you to Heide for coordinating!

Fall Recruitment Items

Scouting is better with friends! We have materials, flyers, banners, yard signs to help you! Den leader, please check in with us! Share this with your fellow leaders. See more info here. Email Marcos for help!

Den Chief Training

Sunday, November 2 - hey Scouts, here's your opportunity to be trained as a Den Chief! See info here. A Den Chief is a Scout, Venturer or Sea Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. Counts as leadership!

Scouting for Food

Saturday, November 8 - Scouts will canvas their neighborhoods to collect thousands of pounds of food to benefit those in our community. We have door hangers this year! See more. Please participate!

Event: Kick-Ass Women!

Request: we are looking for nice gift basket items suitable for a silent auction at our fundraising event. Baskets can be dropped off at Sea Base by Friday, 10/24. Proceeds support our Scouting program.

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Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
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